Manager, Operations - Facilities Engineering Administration

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

22h

About The Position

We are searching for a Facility Operations Manager. In this position, you will provide leadership and support to the various teams responsible for the departmental operations, support services, maintenance, and cleaning of the facilities. To provide a safe comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors through effective resource management, maintenance programs, and processes that support quality patient care, education, and research. Think you’ve got what it takes? As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. This position will have direct oversight of all Life Safety aspects of the medical campus. Main focus will be the regulatory/compliance side of building egress, fire inspections, sprinkler inspections, fire barrier walls, fire extinguishers and exit lighting. Previous knowledge base/experience with Joint Commission rules/regulations and inspections highly desired. Previous experience within a hospital/healthcare setting strongly desired.

Requirements

• Required High School Diploma or GED, preferred bachelor's degree with supervisory experience in facilities, healthcare, business management, or another related capacity
• Required 4 years of experience in facilities, healthcare, or business management field, and a preferred 4 years of supervisory experience in facilities, healthcare, business management, or other related capacity (a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of the required experience)

Nice To Haves

• Licenses/Certifications: Preferred CHFM - Cert-Cert HC Facility Mgr and/or Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP)
• Previous knowledge base/experience with Joint Commission rules/regulations and inspections highly desired.
• Previous experience within a hospital/healthcare setting strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and manages the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of assigned building, plant, and/or functional areas of the facilities Operations department
• Ensures the reliability and functionality of all facility assets and services, as evidenced by a Quality Control Program
• Makes recommendations for staffing requirements by analyzing space/ equipment considerations, productivity requirements, industry benchmarks, and established work metrics
• Maintains an adequate number of competent staff utilizing the targeted selection process and effective scheduling methodology
• Ensures equipment is maintained and services are performed in accordance with the standards established by the Department, Hospital, federal, state, and local agencies. Ensures all required inspections and certifications by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for responsibilities, customer service, and professional behavior through personal work ethic, teamwork, and effective communication skills
• Ensures all equipment and supplies required for departmental services are available and maintained in optimum operational status
• Participates in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures within the Department to ensure the provision of safe and effective services
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director or the Assistant Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees